On Our Cover
Know Your Rights .......... 6 A Patient’s Story .......... 10 Facts for Your Stay ......... 13
Ask Before Discharge Top 10 Questions ........... 25
WELCOME ...................... 2 ABOUT US ...................... 3 OUR COMMITMENT TO CARE .... 4 RAPID RESPONSE TEAM ......... 5
RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 6 YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS ........ 8 ADVANCE DIRECTIVES .......... 9 A PATIENT’S STORY .............. 10 SPIRITUAL CARE ................. 11 PHONE DIRECTORY .............. 12
FAST FACTS ABOUT YOUR STAY .. 13 Plus TV Channel Listings
SPECIAL SECTION ............... 16 HOSPITAL INFECTIONS .......... 23 SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS ...... 24 LEAVING THE HOSPITAL ......... 25 MYCHART ...................... 27 UNDERSTANDING YOUR BILL .... 28 STOP SMOKING ................. 30 GAMES & NOTES ................ 31 MEDICINE TRACKER ............. 32
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Take Charge of Your Care
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Plus 7 Key Ways to Take Charge of Your Care
n Choose a Support Person n Check IDs
n Manage Your Meds n Don’t Ignore Pain n Prevent Falls
n Pay Attention to Your Care n Speak Up
n 5 Ways to Fight Infections
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